Nursing
Our lives have fragrances to them – both literally and figuratively. Few elements in life have fragrances at normal circumstances. It’s only by crushing or by heating that the fragrances are released. What happens in your crushing or heated moments?... Read More
Living in Austin, Texas, global headquarters for LIVESTRONG, and working in the oncology care community, the recent events surrounding Lance Armstrong is big news. I honestly have not thought a lot about the controversy since news broke, but a 12-mile... Read More
The best moment to ask for a letter of recommendation or supportive email from a leader or perhaps a shining telephone call about your service from a vendor to your director is right at the “thank you moment.” You did... Read More
Ever get the feeling that someone knows something about you and she is talking about that very thing – in code – to a large group of people? This happens with leaders and team members a lot. We express something... Read More
Orchids symbolize amazement and wonder. It is a perfect flower to give to a nurse, which is exactly what I did earlier this week. My hospital had a Magnet site visit this week. I’ve been on vacation this week. I... Read More
It’s hard to believe 2012 is almost three-fourths of the way over. Say whaaaaaat? I’ve kept a running list of self-care techniques at the Oncology Nursing Society’s Re:Connect blog. It’s been quite fun. This post particularly made me smile. It makes me feel so... Read More
Death is understandable for me. I have seen its changing routine over and over again. The different sights, sounds, and smells indicate the timely progression of a tired body letting go. I have walked this worn path alongside many families,... Read More
One vocal nurse. Could be a fluke. Two vocal nurses. Hmmm, maybe there’s something going on here. Three or more vocal nurses. Okay, you have my attention. It’s not that one person can’t make a difference. No, he definitely can,... Read More
I enjoy nursing research articles. Gasp. Yes, I said it. No, I didn’t always feel this way. I post about nursing research as well as research resources from time to time so others can locate their own free, full-text nursing articles. These posts... Read More
Sometimes it’s hard to believe, I know. We all have managers – well, I suppose a percentage of us do – and we’ve all had those moments with our managers that left us speechless or infuriated or frustrated or… We expect our... Read More